Registrations are now open for UK institutions to join and contribute to the first face-to-face UK-Romania higher education partnerships event, as part of the Going Global Partnerships Programme.
Taking place in Bucharest, on 5 to 6 February 2024, the two-day participatory forum will bring together Romanian and UK universities as well as agencies to better understand the higher education context and needs in both countries, and to connect with potential partners to initiate dialogues leading to possible collaboration.
Download the event programme here.
About the event
Across two days, the event includes:
- agency presentations / panel discussion: their role and how they can support collaboration between the two countries
- overview of Transnational Education (TNE) models, case studies of different, existing Romania-UK TNE programmes
- facilitated discussions to scope the needs, priorities and recommendations for potential collaborations
- thematic workshops on TNE models and approaches
- event networking session.
Speakers
- Prof. Constantin Vică, Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Public Relations, University of Bucharest
- Mr Bogdan Cristescu, State Secretary, Ministry of Education, Romania
- Ms Irina Geantă and Ms Cristina Ramona Fiț, researchers at the Centre for Educational Policies, Romania
- Prof. Teodor Ioan Trașcă, Vice-president of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS)
- Mr Josh Fleming from the Office for Students (OfS), UK
- Mr Piers Wall, UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
- Prof. Costel Negricea, Vice-president, National Council of Rectors, Romania
- Ms Franziska Enichlmayr, Universities UK International
- Mr Fabrizio Trifiro, Ecctis
- Ms Gianina Chirazi, National Centre for the Reconition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED), Romania
- Mr Andrew Glass, Country Director Romania, British Council
- Ms Maria Tsakali, Head of Higher Education EU, British Council
- Mr Giles Portman, His Majesty's Ambassador to Romania.
Sessions will be moderated by Dr Janet Ilieva, Education Insight.
Case studies
We will explore the following case studies, with opportunities for questions:
| Undergraduate programme | Prof. Tudor Edu, Romanian-American University (with City College, University of York Europe Campus) |
| Master's / applied approach | Mr. Sebastian Georgescu, American Hotel Academy |
| Executive education | Ms Adriana Lobda, Envisia (with Henley Business School, University of Reading) |
| Short courses | Prof. Daniela-Anca Deteseanu, University of Bucharest (with the British Law Centre) |
| HE collaboration (civic engagement) | Ms Andra-Mirona Stan Dragotesc, West University of Timisoara (with Nottingham Trent University) |
| Dual and Double PhDs | Prof. Judith Lamie, Swansea University |
Thematic workshops
The forum will have a strong focus on the TNE models and approaches in an evolving landscape. Run in a World Café Format the workshops are meant to allow delegates to explore areas of greatest interest to them.
Proposed topics (non-exhaustive list) :
- Undergraduate TNE programmes.
- Postgraduate TNE programmes.
- PhD programmes.
- Short courses / micro-credentials / professional development.
- Joint presence.
- Delivery models.
- Independent and collaborative programmes (e.g. MBAs).
- Research (including Horizon).
- Staff development.
- Work-integrated learning.
Who can apply
This forum will be useful for senior staff who have responsibility for global engagement, development of international strategies across transnational education, research, and mobility. Job titles of the attendees may include:
- pro-vice-chancellor (international)
- deputy vice principal/director/deputy director of international/Europe/recruitment
- head or assistant head of global partnerships/projects
- head or assistant head of study abroad
- research development manager
Key details
Dates: 5 to 6 February 2024
Funding: Accommodation will be arranged and covered by the British Council Romania, meals will be provided during the event. However, participants will need to bear their respective costs for travel.
Applications are now closed. Should you need further details about this event or similar events, please contact andreea.stroica@britishcouncil.ro